Lot 1111
1874 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A very crisp looking coin with moderate mirrors and pristine surfaces. The devices exhibit a soft satiny luster. Really a very attractive coin which is nicer than most coins of this issue. This example shows die finishing lines from the 10:30 clock position to 4:30. These may look like hairlines to the untrained eye. These are caused by a rougher polishing of the die than typical for proofs. This is in fact a fairly early die state of this issue. The mirrors are moderate at best, but represent best available for this issue in this die state. The entire issue was struck from a single pair of dies. The obverse exhibits a die anomaly by 4 in the date. This looks like a repunched date but was probably caused by a defective digit punch. The reverse is struck using the same workhorse proof die used in 1872 and 1873.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Includes Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
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